Dave Hamrick has been such an entrusted asset in the InfoCision Management Corp. empire, even Gary Taylor's family enlisted the CFO as a personal financial adviser when an illness had befallen the company founder two years ago.

Mr. Hamrick's financial acumen afforded the Taylor family the time to concentrate on critical family issues without putting their business and financial well-being at risk.

He “not only guided InfoCision through the narrow channel to more stable financial waters, but also took on the additional responsibility for the financial and operational management of several outside businesses owned by the Taylor family,” the nomination said. “Dave continues to be a tireless and passionate worker who always has the best interest of the company first.”

Since Mr. Hamrick joined the Akron-based call center operation in 2007, he has upgraded company financial systems and procedures, minimized expenses and has strengthened his department by realigning responsibilities and making key hires.

n restructuring a complex $37 million corporate financing package that resulted in about $650,000 in annual savings and increasing working capital availability by $2 million;

n negotiating a $6 million purchase and improvements loan for InfoCision's expansion in Green, and coordinating a $3.2 million loan for the leasehold improvements to two corporate campus buildings; and

n helping spearhead a complete business succession and continuity plan to ensure business continuance and success.

Mr. Hamrick's cost-paring efforts stem from negotiating contracts with vendors rather than slashing employee benefits; in fact, the operation has continued to implement annual pay hikes and benefit increases. The 4,000-employee company posted revenues in 2010 of $173 million.

“Dave has worked very closely with me on numerous initiatives including improved financial reporting and analysis, cost containment and meticulous analysis of business opportunities that will enable InfoCision to sustain double-digit growth,” said Mike Van Scyoc, chief strategy officer, in the nomination.

Mr. Hamrick serves as treasurer of the call center operator's board of directors. He also is a member of InfoCision's executive committee.

Mr. Hamrick serves as head coach for Ohio Storm Baseball, assistant youth wrestling coach for North Akron Wrestling Club, assistant youth football coach for the City of Green and is an adjunct teacher at the University of Akron.

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